Scienceworks

With such a stunning range of themed exhibitions and interactive scientific displays, Scienceworks is sure to enthral and entertain the kids for hours. Experience live demonstrations, informative tours and plenty of hands-on activities. Melbourne Planetarium Using some of the most stunning images of outer space ever shown together with awesome special effects, a planetarium show will take you to the stars and beyond while you recline in comfortable seats. Additional charges apply. The Lightning Room For a truly en-lightning experience visit The Lightning Room. How is lightning formed? What happens when it strikes? Discover this and more in a live 30 minute show that is informative, entertaining and most of all, electrifying. Additional charges apply. Sports-works Featuring over 20 hands-on and body-in experiences, Sports-works provides the ultimate sporting challenge. Discover your body's talents and sporting profile, be a wheelchair athlete, a soccer goalie or an extreme snowboarder. House Secrets Explore the science behind all familiar things in your home, from the food you eat, to the appliances you use and the animals you share your living space with. Nitty Gritty Super City Built especially for three to eight year olds, Nitty Gritty Super City is a kid's own city to explore. Children can create in the construction zone, visit the exhibition cafe, record their own weather report, steer a ship, explore a recycling factory and much more. Explore-a-saurus Now showing until April 2012 Explore how we know what we know about the fascinating world of dinosaurs in Scienceworks' newest exhibition Explore-a-saurus. Uncover fossils and bones, compare the types of plants that dinosaurs ate, examine insects under microscopes, recreate the sounds of various dinosaurs and see some of them come to life! Additional charges apply.